Official Bird

• Should Edmonton have an official bird? Voting underway to pick favourite flyer

  Several nature groups launched a contest inviting Edmontonians to cast a ballot for the local species of bird they think best represents the city. Voting ends March 31.

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  Mar 10, 2025
  
• Great Blue Heron selected as City of Peterborough’s first official bird

  A community vote held Aug. 2 to Sept. 5 allowed residents to nominate their favourite local bird species from a list of 16 curated by Bird Friendly Peterborough.

  Environment

  Sep 23, 2022
  
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• Public vote for Calgary’s official bird launched following council OK

  Voting opens Wednesday, March 30 and will run until May 1. The winner will be announced May 14.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2022
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• Voting now open to help choose Guelph’s official bird

  Residents have until March 11 to decide on Guelph's official bird. The list will be narrowed down to three birds on April 1 and the winner is selected on April 22.

  Environment

  Mar 2, 2022
• Black-Capped Chickadee voted Vancouver’s official bird

  The Black-Capped Chickadee has been named Vancouver's official bird for 2015, beating out the flock of competitors by a landslide.

  May 10, 2014